The average train between Hull and Holyhead takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull to Holyhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Hull and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Holyhead station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Hull to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Hull to Holyhead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Hull and Holyhead is 288.1 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Holyhead via Leeds and Newton-le-Willows in around 5h 54m.